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nvvad64v.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 635e379efee0aaddcb2a5c00247d13a5
Latest seen 2026-01-16 23:00:45 (4 months ago)
First seen 2026-01-16 23:00:38 (4 months ago)
Size 65 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA Virtual Audio Driver
Signed by NVIDIA Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-01-16 23:00:38 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-01-16 23:00:45 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA Virtual Audio Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by NVIDIA Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

nvvad64v.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA Virtual Audio Driver. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-16 23:00:45 (4 months ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: NVIDIA Virtual Audio Driver
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 635e379efee0aaddcb2a5c00247d13a5
Size: 65 KB
First Published: 2026-01-16 23:00:38 (4 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-16 23:00:45 (4 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-16 23:00:45 (4 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: NVIDIA Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on nvvad64v.sys is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20170614t112143531312\usb
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20170609t114011101087\usb

ThreatInfo has observed nvvad64v.sys in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen nvvad64v.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for nvvad64v.sys is Windows 10 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

Analysis

nvvad64v.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x0000b0a0
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 31744

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 6144 bytes · 19.4% of section data
MD5 c6f490d35ebcc63895f30c0af858add2
CODE 512 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 2c09db66fc304b6d62e2c4175d3e0e56
.rdata 3072 bytes · 9.7% of section data
MD5 4a1f847beee3bbc3d7ecf22fb279383c
.data 2560 bytes · 8.1% of section data
MD5 344060723425befabc3fa6d61249e842
.pdata 1024 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 8b90d1f5b56779125597e7d0c0334545
PAGE 13312 bytes · 41.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8ccfcf5e3843c44b4da7520bce633125
INIT 2048 bytes · 6.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2b381543dffd898258f07adcaf7eb4a4
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 6.5% of section data
MD5 1175287f4f85caee3fe40ace7f9a7d5d
.reloc 1024 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 3798640768dafcf8002140dac5ed998f

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 635e379efee0aaddcb2a5c00247d13a5.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.